Physics 112 Work period for the Lens Maker's formula (lens_makers_formula_example.pdf).  We will complete the examples tomorrow. Here is the link the the Phet simulation we used in class that incorporates the curvature of the lens and its refractive index. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/geometric-optics Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. Don't forget that I need a table of data that summarizes each lab and the answers to the analysis questions. We will continue in the labs for the rest of this week. Next week we will cover the Atwood machine and get into torque by Friday. Comp Sci 110 Finish Unit 11 assignment and start into Unit 12 notes. unit_11_assignment.pdf unit_11_questions.pdf

Physics 112 Lenses questions using focal length and magnification (nov30_examples_lenses.pdf). Another helpful online lenses simulation can be found here: Once loaded, place the mouse over Applet Menu - then Optics - and finally Spherical Mirrors and Lenses - http://surendranath.tripod.com/Applets.html Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. Don't forget that I need a table of data that summarizes each lab and the answers to the analysis questions. We will continue in the labs until Thursday, Dec. 2. Next week we will cover the Atwood machine and get into torque by Friday. Comp Sci 110 Finish Unit 11 assignment and start into Unit 12 notes.

Physics 112 Work period for working on the Mathematical relationships governing lenses (lenses_math_examples.pdf), (lenses_problems.pdf). Another helpful online lenses simulation can be found here: Once loaded, place the mouse over Applet Menu - then Optics - and finally Spherical Mirrors and Lenses - http://surendranath.tripod.com/Applets.html Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. Don't forget that I need a table of data that summarizes each lab and the answers to the analysis questions. We will continue in the lab for the rest of the week and start our regular classes Monday, Nov. 29. Next week we will cover the Atwood maching and get into torque by Friday. Comp Sci 110 Work through unit 11 notes, questions, and assignment. By end of today the first assignment question should be completed (flow chart and commenting too). unit_11_questions.pdf unit_11_assignment.pdf

Physics 112 The Mathematical relationships governing lenses (lenses_math_examples.pdf). Work through the first three problems of the practice sheet (lenses_problems.pdf). Another helpful online lenses simulation can be found here: Once loaded, place the mouse over Applet Menu - then Optics - and finally Spherical Mirrors and Lenses - http://surendranath.tripod.com/Applets.html Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. Don't forget that I need a table of data that summarizes each lab and the answers to the analysis questions. We will continue in the lab for the rest of the week and start our regular classes Monday, Nov. 29. Next week we will cover the Atwood maching and get into torque by Friday. Comp Sci 110 Work through unit 11 notes, questions, and assignment. unit_11_questions.pdf unit_11_assignment.pdf

Physics 112 Refractions Tests were returned. Reviewed the findings of the virtual lab and started through the lenses notes (lenses_notes.pdf). Another helpful online lenses simulation can be found here: Once load place the mouse over Applet Menu - then Optics - and finally Spherical Mirrors and Lenses - http://surendranath.tripod.com/Applets.html Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. Don't forget that I need a table of data that summarizes each lab and the answers to the analysis questions. We will continue in the lab for the rest of the week and start our regular classes Monday, Nov. 29. Comp Sci 110 Quiz on Unit 9 and 10.

Physics 112 Started lenses today with a virtual lab: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/geometric-optics Work through this file in conjunction with the above link: lenses_virtual_lab.pdf Physics 122 Physics labs using the Wii Remote to collect data. All students have started into their second experiment. Comp Sci 110 Work through unit 10 questions and assignment. Quiz on Unit 9 and 10 moved to Monday as there is a basketball game Friday afternoon.

Today marks the start of Wii Physics for the Physics 122 class.  We are using the Wii remote, sensor bar, and Balance Board to collect data.  Any calculations are done by hand or with Microsoft Excel. The students will cycle through five different labs, some of which we didn't cover in class yet so the students have some independant learning to accompany the labs. Check out the image galleries and (soon to come) video!   Topics Covered: 1D Collisions - Conservation of Momentum and Energy (wiimote-1d_collisions.pdf) Simple Harmonic Motion (wiimote-shm.pdf) Forces on an Inclined Plane (wiimote-inclined_plane.pdf) Normal Force and Centre of Gravity (wiimote-nrml_frc_and_cog.pdf) Acceleration of Multiple Masses (wiimote-acc_mult_masses.pdf) Wii Physics at JMH uses a great, and user friendly, program developed by Martyn D. Wheeler (http://wiiphysics.site88.net/index.html) to collect our data.